Here’s a nice single-trunk specimen with great movement, character and taper. There are two natural uros from this front view. I’m looking forward to styling this tree.
And another single-trunk specimen. This one is just a bit taller to the chop (14″ vs 13″ for the one above). Once again, very nice character, movement and taper.
There’s a lot to be said for this specimen. The trunk base is a lot broader than those above, and the twisting movement really makes a statement. Another one I can’t wait to work on.
This is the special tree we found yesterday. Why is it special? Well, it’s reminiscent to me of a tree I collected some years ago but unfortunately lost in the ice storm of 2014. The gallery photo is below. Definitely some similarities in structure.
If I can end up with something like this, it’ll just be awesome. Assuming the specimen above recovers, I’ll keep you posted on the progress.
Let me know what you think of our latest finds!
Do you know if there’s a tree species up in New England that has similar “bonsai” properties and equal abundance to these water elms? I’m about to become a tree hoarder if so.
Go for American elm, Colin. They range all the way to Canada, meaning they will be easy to maintain through winter where you are. Plus they grow fast and reduce leaf size amazingly well. Hard to say what quality of material you’ll find, these Water-elms are uniquely styled by nature.
Once again I am envious. I wish you great success!!
Wow those are some bitchin trunks!
On a side note, the small cedar elm has recovered ok. It lost a few branches but at this stage its no big deal. Well see what next sprung has to offer, my experience so far with these is, its going to sprout new branching in more places than i need.
That’s great news on the Cedar elm, Gordon. Keep me posted.
zak, brilliant material. Up here in Northern Vermont, All I can do is admire from a distance!
Thank you, Rodger!
Amazed that you collect successfully at this time of the year. Tell us more about it. pk
That’s a great idea, Pierre. I’m actually planning a post about Water-elms plus other species and collecting times. Probably within a few weeks.